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Side Dish

Bring more flavor to your table with wholesome side dishes that pair perfectly with any main course. Each recipe is simple, fresh, and made with real ingredients your family will love.

Need a suggestion? Try the Lemon Garlic Broccolini or the Roasted Potatoes with Carrots and Zucchini - easy to make and nutritious!

  • Creamy Spinach Pasta (The Benefits of Meatless Meals)
  • Healthy Beet, Carrot, and Apple Salad with Walnuts
  • Healthy Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Walnuts
  • Baked feta and tomatoes pasta.
    Easy Baked Feta and Tomatoes Pasta with Smoked Salmon
  • Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes with Lemon (Ready in Minutes)
  • Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom).
    Easy Balkan-Style Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom)
  • How to Make Easy Best Avocado Spread with Feta
  • Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomato and Feta Cheese
  • Mediterranean rice shown in a Dutch oven skillet and decorated with lemon
    Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Rice Recipe
  • Simple Egg Fried Rice with Vegetables (Better Than Takeout)
  • Ninja air fryer corn on the cob.
    Ninja Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
  • Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic hero photo.
    Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Recipe
  • Easy Pan-Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Sea Salt
  • Oven Baked Potatoes, Carrots and Zucchini.
    Oven Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Onion and Zucchini
  • Easy Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
  • Steamed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon Sauce served in a dish.
    Quick Steamed Broccolini with Garlic (Broccoletti or Baby Broccoli) 
  • Almond Flour Tomato Fritters (Easy Pan-Fried)
  • Spinach & Feta Savory Gluten-Free Muffins with Almond Flour
  • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli in a Pan
    Easy Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 
  • Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
    Super Easy Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
  • Close-up of gooey melted mozzarella on baked cheesy eggplant.
    Easy Layered Cheesy Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
  • Oven baked potato with sour cream and green onion served on a baking sheet
    Easy Oven-Baked Potato (No Foil) with Green Onion and Sour Cream
  • Air Fry Sweet Potato Wedges (Easy Recipe)
  • 3 Ingredients Antiinflammatory Salad Dressing Stored in a Mason Jar
    3-Ingredient Anti-Inflammatory Salad Dressing 
  • Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon served on a plate with rosemary
    Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon 
  • Spinach Orzo Salad Served in a Bowl
    Easy Spinach Orzo Salad with Feta 
  • Freshly prepared red cabbage salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    Simple Red Cabbage Salad
  • Zucchini noodles topped with pesto and tomatoes.
    Nut-Free Pesto Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
  • Baked tofu in a baking pan-6
    Crispy Baked Tofu with Paprika and Turmeric
  • Caprese orzo salad in a bowl-2
    Easy Caprese Orzo Salad
  • Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
    Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
  • Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Filo Dough Pie) in baking pan
    Easy Gibanica Recipe (Serbian Cheese Fillo Dough Pie)
  • Dill Tuna Pasta Salad
    Quick Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill
  • Turmeric-Roasted-Chickpeas-in-a-pan
    Crispy Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas
  • Dill-Yogurt-Dressing
    Easy Dill Yogurt Dressing 
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Vegetable stuffing casserole ready to be served at Thanksgiving dinner.
    Best Homemade Vegetable Stuffing Casserole 
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WELCOME!

Welcome to my blog! I’m Dr. Nena Stefanovic (pronounced Nay-na)—nutrition coach, PhD biochemist, and mom of three. I help busy families fuel their lives with clean, Mediterranean- and Balkan-inspired meals that are simple, nourishing, and kid-approved. My focus is anti-inflammatory nutrition to support energy, growth, and strong immunity, especially for young athletes. My philosophy: enjoy food, eat mindfully, and keep it simple.

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BALKAN & MEDITERRANEAN MEALS

  • Lemon White Bean Soup
    Easy Lemon White Bean Soup
  • Griz sa mlekom, semolina flour with milk.
    Banana Sweetened Griz sa Mlekom (Semolina with Milk)
  • Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetable
  • Sourdough-bread-recipe-for-beginners
    Sourdough Bread for Beginners Recipe

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Avocado Egg Toast Served with Boiled Egg and Fried Egg.
    Avocado Egg Toast Two Ways (Fried or Boiled Eggs)
  • Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nuts Parfait Breakfast.
    High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait
  • Dill Tuna Pasta Salad
    Quick Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

KID-FRIENDLY RECIPES

  • Date and nut bars served on a plate.
    Healthy No-Bake Date and Nut Bars (Easy Homemade Snack)
  • Vegetable stuffing casserole ready to be served at Thanksgiving dinner.
    Best Homemade Vegetable Stuffing Casserole 
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Roasted Chickpea Mediterranean Salad served with yogurt dill dressing
    Mediterranean Chickpea Rice Salad 

SMOOTHIES

  • Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
    Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
  • 3 Ingredients Anti-inflammatory Smoothie Served in a Tall Glass.
    3-Ingredients Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Turmeric
  • Vegan orange tropical smoothie served in a cup
    Vegan Orange Tropical Smoothie with Coconut Water
  • Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie in a Cup
    Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie 

NUTRITION CORNER

  • Protein for women over 40 - 2
    Why Protein for Women Over 40 Is So Important 
  • CBD Little Rock Drinks
    CBD Drinks for Sleep: A Beginner’s Guide
  • 6 AM Routine set up your alarm between 6-6:30 AM
    My Realistic 6 AM Morning Routine as a Busy Mom
  • What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast.
    What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast

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